Epigloeaceae
Scientific name: Epigloeaceae
Epigloeaceae
Scientific name: Epigloeaceae
Description
Epigloeaceae is a family of fungi known for their unique lifestyle as lichenicolous fungi, meaning they grow on or within lichens. These tiny organisms are often found in temperate and boreal regions. They have a specialized relationship with their lichen hosts, neither fully parasitic nor symbiotic. Their fruiting bodies are typically small, black, and immersed in the lichen thallus, making them challenging to spot without close inspection.